Inhibitory Effect of Vitamin C on Aspergillus parasiticus Growth and Aflatoxin Gene Expression

This study investigated the impact of vitamin C on the growth of Aspergillus parasiticus and its aflatoxin production. The fungus was cultured in media containing varying concentrations of vitamin C (3.1–200 mg/ml). Results showed that at concentrations ≥50 mg/ml, fungal mycelium deformation occurred, and only spores were observed at higher